Supply Chain Associate

PE Global (UK); Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is seeking a GEO Supply Chain Operations Associate based in Cork, Ireland. This role involves managing various aspects of supply chain operations, including inventory management, shipment coordination, and production efforts at CMO.

Candidates should have a BS/BA in life sciences, business, or supply chain management, alongside a minimum of 1 year experience in operations or quality roles. Strong communication skills and the ability to support cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of 1+ years in Operations, Supply Chain, or Quality.
• Experience in inventory reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage ERP aspects for production efforts at CMO.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels at CMO site.
• Generate and coordinate purchase orders.
• Coordinate shipment management activities.
• Manage inventory reconciliation process.
• Coordinate reference standard supply with CMOs.
• Maintain accuracy of Tier 2 Master Data.

Skills

Understanding of processes/unit operations

Cross-functional team support

Experience with CAPA, FMEA, RCA tools

Strong communication

High initiative

Supply planning experience

Inventory management experience

Working knowledge of GXP regulations

Education

BS/BA degree in life sciences, business, or supply chain management

Job description

OVERVIEW

The GEO Supply Chain Operations Associate will serve as an integral member of the Global External Supply Chain Operations team who have responsibility for and play a key role in supporting external Contract Manufacturing Operation (CMO) activities relating to Clinical drug products. They will help coordinate starting material and drug product and finished packaged goods supply needs between CMOs and internal teams to ensure that all product supply needs are defined and met. The candidate will be required to work closely with a cross‑functional team and coordinate activities between Supply Chain, Quality, MSAT and the CMO. The GEO Supply Chain Operations Associate will work with the Process Team Owner, GEO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage ERP aspects for production efforts at CMO & Monitor and manage inventory levels of drug substance, drug product, finish goods and components as applicable at CMO site.
• PO and Invoice Management – generation, and coordination of POs
• Shipment Management – Form completion, shipment coordination, inbound & outbound, DS/DP/bulk packs & samples
• Inventory Reconciliation – manage monthly reconciliation process for relevant CMOs, prepare for and be primary SME/point of contact for inventory audits
• Coordination of reference standard supply with the relevant CMOs
• Coordination of annual stability samples with Novato and the relevant CMOs.
• Accountable and responsible for maintaining accuracy of Tier 2 Master Data (planning and GMP production recipes, quality parameters, dispensing and sourcing rules, planning attributes, formulas, and routings) for Planning and GMP Production Recipes and Formulas (Not process instructions).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement of 1+ years in Operations, Supply Chain or Quality.

BS/BA degree; life sciences, business, or supply chain management

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Will have a good understanding of the processes/unit operations assigned to the team.
• Ability to guide and support cross functional teams in the resolution of short-term issues and sustained performance for long-term goals.
• Experience with CAPA, FMEA, RCA tools in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication, commercial acumen.
• A high level of initiative and questioning skills are key role requirements, as well as strong organizational skills.
• Experience in supply planning or inventory management.
• Experience in inventory reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of GXP regulations.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Clinical Packaging Operations/Supply Chain
• Cold chain logistics knowledge